Seymour Duncan SH-5 Duncan Custom BK

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Seymour Duncan SH-5 Duncan Custom BK

Seymour Duncan

SH-5 Duncan Custom BK

4.7 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 100049
Model: SH-5 Duncan Custom BK
Price: $148.50

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The SH-5 Duncan Custom is a seriously good pickup for players wanting a versatile, blues-rock-metal tone. Its custom-wound nature gives it a unique character – it's not a straight-up vintage clone, but it captures that classic PAF vibe with a bit more bite thanks to the ceramic magnet. Great for those who like a little crunch and want the option to split the coils.

Product Description

  • Seymour Duncan SH-5 BK
  • Pickup for Electric Guitar
  • Humbucker
  • For the bridge position
  • Medium output
  • A custom-wrapped PAF-like humbucker with moderate output
  • Designed for perfect suitability to blues
  • rock and metal
  • String spacing (E1 - E6): Standard (49 mm)
  • 4-Wire connections
  • DC Resistance: 14.1 kOhm
  • Magnet material: Ceramic
  • Colour: Black
  • Mounting screws and springs included

*Note:* Register your product at https://shop.warwick.de/en/warrantyregistration to extend the warranty to 4 years.

PROS
  • • Ceramic magnet delivers a tight, focused high-end response.
  • • Custom winding offers a PAF-like tone with added clarity.
  • • 4-wire connections allow for coil-splitting versatility.
  • • Solid build quality with included mounting hardware for easy installation.
CONS
  • • Ceramic magnet can lack the warmth of Alnico options for some players.
  • • Moderate output might be limiting for extreme high-gain applications.
  • • Black plastic bobbin can look visually less appealing than vintage-style options.

Product Video

Key Features

Position Bridge
Magnet Ceramic
Output Level Medium
DC Resistance 14.1 kOhm
Spacing Standard (49 mm)
Mounting Screws and Springs

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Frequently Asked Questions

The SH-5 is voiced slightly brighter and more focused, with a tighter low-end compared to the SH-4's more rounded character. The SH-4 is generally warmer and more vintage-sounding, while the SH-5 is a bit more modern.
No, the SH-5's ceramic magnet and custom winding provide a clear, defined sound. It's designed to cut through the mix, even in a bridge position, avoiding muddiness.
The 4-wire design allows for a usable, articulate coil-split – it won’t be a perfect single-coil, but it offers a surprisingly good alternative for cleaner tones or different voicings.

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